2002 RT - horn won't shut off

[OfficerImpersonator]

If the horn is activated when the ignition key is in the far left position - steering locked and parking lights on - the horn stays on and will not turn off until the fuse under the seat is pulled.

My 3 year old discovered this for me while he was sitting on the bike, pushing buttons on the handlebars the other day. I ordinarily never turn the ignition to this position, so it's not a huge issue unless it's indicative of a larger issue.

Any thoughts as to why the horn won't shut off when the above conditions are present?

[bmwmoose]

My 3 year old discovered this for me while he was sitting on the bike, pushing buttons on the handlebars the other day. I ordinarily never turn the ignition to this position, so it's not a huge issue unless it's indicative of a larger issue.



I also have a 02 RT-P, had this happen once, maybe twice. Check your extra police switches, I don't totally understand it but one of the switches keeps the horn circuit energized. If you don't remember the original positions of the switches, try them all. I believe it's on the lh side, maybe has a horn symbol near it.

[GrafikFeat]

My 3 year old discovered this for me while he was sitting on the bike, pushing buttons on the handlebars the other day.

There are the action words right there... 3 YO and Pushing Buttons. One more would be a dead giveaway... "Peanut butter & Jelly sandwich!" :eat

[OfficerImpersonator]

I also have a 02 RT-P, had this happen once, maybe twice. Check your extra police switches, I don't totally understand it but one of the switches keeps the horn circuit energized. If you don't remember the original positions of the switches, try them all. I believe it's on the lh side, maybe has a horn symbol near it.

I have a black rocker switch on my LH handlebar that has a horn symbol on it. I'll monkey around with the switch and see if I can replicate the situation.

Thanks for the insight!

[OfficerImpersonator]

There are the action words right there... 3 YO and Pushing Buttons. One more would be a dead giveaway... "Peanut butter & Jelly sandwich!" :eat

At least we don't use VCRs anymore. Those things were a receptacle for all sorts of interesting objects - including peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

[GrafikFeat]

At least we don't use VCRs anymore.

We don't? Hmmm...

:lurk
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This only happens w/ the key in the park position?
Was it there in that position when it happened the 1st time?
...and after it starts you can only stop it w/ a fuse pull?

Will it occur in any other key position?

[OfficerImpersonator]

We don't? Hmmm...

:lurk
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This only happens w/ the key in the park position?
Was it there in that position when it happened the 1st time?
...and after it starts you can only stop it w/ a fuse pull?

Will it occur in any other key position?

These are things I'll investigate the next time I'm alone with my bike.

[GSAddict]

Hmmm......... isn't the dealers fault? Just sayin'
http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=26025&page=2